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Patented May 16, 1950 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE can soo'ron Sam H.Neeley, Roda, Va. Application A 'piil 13, 1945,: Serial No. 588,090

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"This inventionrelates to a car scotch, and more .i'particul'arly tosuch a 7 device adapted for use with anyrail-canadapted to stop, chock,"or

derail the same, as desired.

A primary object of this invention is the provision of an improved carscotch which may be readily applied to and removed from a rail of anydesired type, as, for example, in conjunction with a mining carrailroad.

An additional object of this invention is the provision of such a devicecharacterized by a single pivot means, whereby the same may be readilyremoved from and applied to any desired section of rail. 7

A further object of the invention is the provision of such a deviceadapted securely to embrace the rail when in position, in such manner asto preclude the possibility of accidental lateral dislodgement thereof,as by impact of a car wheel thereagainst.

A still further object is the provision of such a device which will besturdy and durable in construction, reliable and efiicient in operation,and relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture and assemble.

Other objects reside in the combinations of elements, arrangements ofparts, and features of construction, all as will be more fully set forthhereinafter and shown in the accompanying drawing wherein there isdisclosed a preferred embodiment of this inventive concept.

In the drawing- Figure l is an end elevational view of one form ofdevice embodying this invention, shown as positioned on a rail, thelatter being shown in section, different positions of adjustment beingindicated by dotted lines,

Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the device shown in Figure 1,certain portions thereof being broken away,

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken substantially along the line 3-3 ofFigure 2, as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows, and

Figure 4 is a top plan view of the device, certain portions thereofbeingbroken away.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout theseveral views of the drawmgs.

Having reference now to the drawings, the device of the instantinvention is comprised of a base portion I0, one end of which terminatesin a hook-shaped extremity ll, adapted to engage the flange l2 of arailroad rail, generally indicated at l3. The opposite extremity of theportion l terminates in two upstanding spaced lugs 1'4, apertured to"receive a bolt l5, threaded at its extremity, and provided with a nutHi, the bolt 15 serving as a pivot for an upper section 11, adapted tofit over the ball l8 of the rail l3. The portion l1 includes anapertured depending lug l9, adapted to fit between the lugs M, the boltl5 passing through the apertures therein, and a transverse portionprovided with a flange 20, adapted to fit, when the device is positionedon a rail, closely adjacent the edge of the flange I2 opposite the hookmember IL, The member I! also includes an upwardly extending portion 2|,terminating in a horizontal portion 22 adapted to overlie the rail, fromwhich latter portion an upwardly extending projection 23 adapted toserve as a scotch, chock, or derail member, extends. A portion of themember 23 depends adjacent the ball I8 of the rail, to form a flange 24,which, in conjunction with the vertical portion 2|, serves securely tohold the device against lateral displacement on the rail.

Projecting rearwardly from the member [1, and outwardly over the pivot I5, is a lip 25, against which pressure may be exerted to move the deviceto inoperative position. The portion 23 is provided, as best shown inFigure 2, at each extremity with an inclined portion 26, against whichthe wheels of a car, or the like, are adapted to abut and engage, theupwardly extending portion serving effectively as a stop therefor.

From the foregoing, the operation of the device should now be readilyunderstandable. When it is desired to apply the same to a rail, the hookshaped portion II is first hooked about a flange l2, the parts being inthe position shown in dotted lines in Figure 1, and the member I! isthen swung downwardly about the pivot l5, until the parts assume theposition shown in full lines in the drawing.

In this position, it will be readily apparent that the member 23, withits inclined surfaces 26, serves efiectively as a chock for car wheels,and correspondingly as a stop to effectively preclude runaway cars.

In the event the device is struck by a car having momentum too great tobe stopped by the member 23, it will be understood that the wheels, onriding up the inclined surface 26, will be derailed, thus effectivelypreventing material further movement of the car along the rails.

From the foregoing, it will now be seen that there is herein provided adevice accomplishing all of the objects of this invention, and others,including many advantages of great practical utility and commercialimportance.

As many embodiments may be made of this inventive concept, and as manymodifications may be made of the embodiment hereinbefore shown anddescribed, it is to be understood that all matter herein is to beinterpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.

I claim:

1. A car stop comprising a base having an integral hook at one end forloosely engaging a flange at one side of the base'of a rail and havinghinge means at the other end, an upper member mounted on said hingemeans for pivotal movement and having a horizontal portion adapted torest upon the ball of the rail and an upstand-o ing wheel engagingportion extending from said horizontal portion, said upper member havinga downwardly extending flange for engagement with the side edge of theflange at the other side of the base of the rail when said horizontalportion rests upon the ball of the rail.

2. The combination of claim 1 wherein said upper portion is providedwith an integral extension of its upper surface overhanging saidREFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file ofthis patent:

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